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Write 1386 as the product of its prime factors. a 2x693 b. 2x3x231 c. 2x3x7x33 d. 2x3x3x7x11

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Answer:

The correct answer is D. 2x3x3x7x11

Explanation:

1. Let's review the information provided to us to answer the question correctly:

Write 1,386 as the product of its prime factors.

2. Prime factors of 1,386

We start dividing by the minimum prime factor possible until we get 1 as quotient, this way:

1386 ÷ 2 = 693

693 ÷ 3 = 231

231 ÷ 3 = 77

77 ÷ 7 = 11

11 ÷ 11 = 1

The prime factors of 1,386 are 2 * 3 * 3 * 7 * 11

The correct answer is D. 2x3x3x7x11